Android Security

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous new Android spyware app that uses password protection and Android overlay tricks to stay hidden and prevent uninstallation. Installed by someone with physical access, this app secretly spies on the victim while making it very hard to remove.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android malware, Salvador Stealer, which is designed to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs). This malware pretends to be a legitimate banking app, tricking users into entering sensitive financial details.

A dangerous Android banking malware named TsarBot is spreading rapidly, targeting over 750 banking, finance, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce apps worldwide. It uses fake login screens, phishing sites, and remote control techniques to steal user credentials and execute fraudulent transactions.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous phishing campaign where Pakistani APT hackers are using a fake India Post website to spread malware to Windows and Android users. The fraudulent site, hosted at postindia[.]site, tricks victims into downloading malicious files, putting their data and devices at risk.

A new wave of Android malware is exploiting Microsoft’s .NET MAUI framework to evade detection and steal sensitive data. Disguised as banking and social media apps, this malware tricks users into installing fake applications, harvesting their personal information, and sending it to cybercriminals.

A dangerous banking trojan named Anatsa (TeaBot) was found hiding in a File Manager and Document Reader app on Google Play. Before it was removed, the app had over 220,000 downloads and targeted users worldwide. This malware steals banking passwords, bypasses two-factor authentication (2FA), and enables hackers to transfer money from victims' accounts.

A dangerous new version of the Android Remote Access Tool (RAT), called AndroRAT, is being used by hackers to steal unlock patterns, PINs, and passcodes from Android devices. Originally an open-source university project in 2012, AndroRAT has now evolved into a powerful malware that bypasses security defenses up to Android 15. This latest variant spreads through fake apps and phishing links, using advanced techniques to hijack device controls, steal biometric data, and break into locked smartphones.

A dangerous Android malware app, SpyLend, was downloaded 100,000+ times from Google Play, pretending to be a financial tool. Instead, it stole user data and was used for predatory loan scams in India. Users were harassed, blackmailed, and threatened if they failed to repay high-interest loans.

Hackers are exploiting QR codes in a new scam called “quishing”, tricking users into scanning fake QR codes that lead to phishing sites, malware downloads, or financial fraud. These attacks are bypassing traditional security measures, making individuals and businesses vulnerable.

Hackers are using fake virus warnings to scare mobile users into downloading malicious antivirus apps. These scareware attacks create a false sense of urgency, tricking people into installing apps that can steal data, encrypt files, or cause system damage.